The Wednesday vote comes just a month ahead of the FCC-set repeal date for the rules, which were implemented in 2015 during the administration of former President Barack Obama. The rules, broadly speaking, prohibit internet service providers (ISPs) like Comcast, AT&T, and Verizon from favouring certain services and apps over others by charging websites higher rates for quicker speeds.

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